Easy DIY Holly Golightly Eye Mask Costume and Cat Plushie Purse

Let’s talk about Breakfast at Tiffany’s . I’ll admit it. It has been a while since I actually sat down and watched the entire movie. As much as I adore classic films, there are parts of the movie—specifically the cringy portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi—that have aged like milk out in the hot sun. It’s hard …

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Thrift Flip: How I Turned a $5 Jewelry Box into a Micro Bag

When I spotted a vintage jewelry box on the shelves of my local thrift store, I immediately saw its potential. It had that structured silhouette of a designer micro bag—sturdy black leather, a clean snap closure, and even a built in mirror. I knew I had to take it home and give it a different life …

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DIY Farm Rio Inspired Scarf Bag: High End Vibe on a Thrifted Budget

If you love the vibrant, maximalist aesthetic of Farm Rio as much as I do, but don't love the price tag for a seasonal trend, this project is for you! It does have affiliate links so if you purchase supplies through them, I may earn a tiny commission at no extra cost to you. Today, we are turni…

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Beyond the Caftan: 3 Clever Ways to Use Your Ankara Fabric Scraps

If you caught my recent Instagram reel, you know I am completely head over heels for the Ankara Caftan I made after a long time away from my sewing machine. There is nothing quite like a loose, flowy maxi dress in a vibrant African print to make you feel instant, effortless glamour.  The best part a…

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Valentine's Day DIY and Dine Ideas

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast on Friday, February 14. Check out one of my favorite diy craft projects -- heart shaped massage bars for yourself and your significant other.  Even if you aren’t planning to celebrate with massage bars, flowers, chocolates and all things red, perhaps you will want…

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How to Dye a Blah Beige Thrift Store Leather Bag

I can't resist leather bags at the thrift store. Quality leather for $5? Can't beat that with a bat. However, not everything is my style so I have to make some changes. Dyeing leather is a pretty simple DIY fix.

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Muumuu to Maxi Dress Refashion

You definitely should not make a habit of buying thrift store clothes that don't fit properly. Since I sell a lot of what I find, I don't try things on in the store anymore. I picked up a vintage muumuu dress in Palm Springs not knowing if it fit or not because it's fish fabric. You ca…

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How to Upsize A Shirt Dress

I bought a shirt dress on Poshmark that was exactly the style that I turn to in summer. It's long. It's cotton. It's easy to throw on.  Plus, it has pockets. The measurements seemed about right in the description so I took a chance on it. The chest and back area turned out to be too ti…

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3 Ways to Refresh A Beat Up Thrift Store Jumpsuit

All the way back in 2012, I thrifted a vintage Egon von Furstenberg jumpsuit. He was the husband of Diane -- creator of the ultra flattering wrap dress. Egon was known as the Prince of High Fashion. This piece is one of those 80s polyester jumpsuit that were likely a dime a dozen back then. I woul…

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DIY Ankara Button Earrings

Since cutting my hair, I have a new love of circle earrings. The ankara fabric gives a nice pop of color. I have small ones and large ones but I've found the medium size to be just right for my ears. Button covers make these earrings easy and very quick to make.

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Ugly Vintage Bird Dress Refashion

Sometimes you like something and can't understand why then you bring it home and realize that it's not going to work. At all. That's how I feel about this dress. The length is all wrong for me and it's very schoolmarm - high neck and unflattering hemline. It's soft and comforta…

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Refashioned PJs to Cute Cropped Pants

I have been wanting to sew a pair of ankara pants for a while but I'm too lazy to make them from scratch. I opted to refashion a a pair of basic drawstring pajama style pants that I already owned. All I had to do was cut some length and take out some of the fullness.

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Vintage Dress to Top Chop

I'm still chiseling away at my overstuffed closets. I have a few donation piles. I'm slowly listing on Poshmark. I'm also doing some makeovers. Last week, it was the jewelry . I'm still not done but I'm making progress. This week, I discovered a long forgotten vintage thrift sto…

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Easy Hacks to Repurpose Old Jewelry

Like a lot of you, I am on my 'new year, new me' organization mode. My first project is getting my jewelry under control. I've accumulated quite a bit of thrift store jewelry. I've noticed a rather sizable amount going into the 'maybe' pile. These are the pieces that I neve…

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10 Awesome Ways to Start the New Year

I know every year feels like the year went by too fast but 2017 seems to have really flown by. I've finally accepted that it has come to an end and I am very much looking forward to a new year of possibilities. This year, I really want to focus my attention on staying organized, increasing my …

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How To Add Holiday Glam to Your Casual Style

This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf®. #HolidayHairCare #sponsored It's holiday party season once again and I am not planning to run right out and buy new things for my closet. It's much more economical and fun to work with what I currently have and tweak what I have on hand. My e…

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How to Upsize A Vintage Maxi Skirt

I'm a sucker for a good vintage print. I was dazzled by the brightly colored psychedelic skirt even though the waistband was made to fit Barbie's waist. I knew it was coming home with me whether it fit or not. Of course, it didn't fit. It was pretty easy to upsize though.

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How To Take In Waistband of Too Big Pants

I was about ten pounds heavier when I last wore these vintage flared pants. I bought them during my weight loss transition. They were sorta big then and now they're real droopy in the crotch and instead of donating, I decided to take in the waist.

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2 Simple Solutions for Good Night Sleep

I have received information and materials from ©Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2017. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #ForBetterTomorrows #BetterTomorrows #FallBack #CollectiveBias Two things that will absolutely jack up my sleep is being cold or being in pain. Put th…

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How I Styled An Ankara Print Duster Coat

There is a small window of time here when a duster coat is all you need for the weather. It's the perfect in between jacket for the change in seasons. I still have my summer clothes out but it's getting a little too chilly for them. Who knows when I'll getting around to changing my clo…

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